What does the minimum service for parents provide?

The national strike of September 10 promises to be massive and could affect many sectors, including national education. Several unions have responded: Sud Education, SNES-FSU (for secondary) and SNUIPP-FSU federations (for primary). The Union Syndicale Lycéenne (USL) also calls to block establishments. Class closings, disorganized canteens, absent teachers, etc. The consequences may vary depending on the establishments. For parents, these mobilization days often raise the same questions: can school refuse a child? Is a welcome planned anyway? We take stock.

Is a minimum reception service planned in schools on strike?

The minimum reception service is compulsory in the event of a strike in the first degree schools and according to certain conditions. Indeed, primary and elementary schools are required to provide a minimum reception service for all their students. On the other hand, crèches and extracurricular reception in structures are not subject to this obligation. Anyway, it is up to the school director to warn and inform parents of students of the disruptions scheduled for a day of strike.

Reception in public schools in the event of a strike:

• If there are less than 25% of teachers on strikeit is up to the Academy’s rectorate to organize the reception of students in connection with the heads of establishments and non -strike teachers. Children are then welcomed within their establishment.
• If there are more than 25% declared strikers strikersthe reception service is set up by the commune of the child’s school. The reception center is also chosen by the authorities (multipurpose room, leisure center, etc.).

Reception in private schools in the event of a strike:

In private schools, the reception service in the event of a strike is prepared by the organization which is in charge of the school.

Can a student be refused at school if there is a strike?

In the first degree, even if there is a strike planned in a school, in no case can a student be refused at school. “A student in primary school (kindergarten or elementary) must be welcomed during the class time, even if his master or his mistress is absent. This reception service is free. He is insured differently at the public school and at the private school under contract”indicates the site of the Ministry of the Interior, according to the law in force since 2008.

What if the school or class of my child is closed?

If your child’s school or class is closed due to a strike, you can generally count on the minimum service, which must be set up in the first degree schools. In cases where there is no childcare service, parents of students must for their part find a solution to keep their children. Without solution, some parents sometimes have to even have Place a RTT day Or teleworking With their children at home.

In France, the right to strike in national education meets some obligations. In the first degree, School teachers must declare in advance their intention to go on strike, at least 48 hours before the movement, respecting a working day. It is therefore not possible to declare itself strike on Friday if the strike takes place on Monday. If the teacher does not inform his management, he faces a disciplinary sanction, indicates the public service site. Advice: do not hesitate to join the school management a few days before or the day before to find out the details of the upcoming mobilization.